Sports Shorts 11-5-10

Friday

Max Young, a student athlete at Sturgis Charter School, has been named a finalist in the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award program. Young was selected from among 55,000 seniors who applied nationwide. According to the official press release, “These finalists embody the Heisman spirit of head work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics, and community/school leadership.” On Nov. 5, one male and one female from each state will be named State Winners in the annual competition.

Row on into the CCR Craft Fair

Cape Cod Rowing, Inc. will host its third Annual Craft Fair at the Barnstable High School Field House Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors may rent tables for $60 per Space (plus $10 for a table). Applications must be received by Nov. 13 and registration is available by visiting www.capecodrowing.org or by email at laurieoncape@gmail.com. Set-up starts at 7 a.m. Nov. 27.

Get the girls in the game (of softball)

The Cape Cod Riptides Girls Softball Program will be running Friday Evening Clinics at the Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School Gym, 730 Osterville/West Barnstable Road, Marstons Mills, on the following dates from 6-8 pm: Nov. 5 and 19, Dec. 3 and 17, Jan. 7 and 21, Feb. 4 and 18, March 4 and 18 and April 1, 15, and 29. The clinics will cover pitching, catching, fielding, hitting, and skills. The cost is $15/session or $150 for all 13. For more information email capecodriptides@yahoo.com.

Tune in (again) to “Touching the Game”

A special two-hour documentary about the Cape League is part of the WGBH viewing schedule Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. “Touching the Game: The Story of the Cape Cod Baseball League,” produced by Fields of Vision was first released in 2004, and is an award-winning look at one of America’s most beloved college baseball leagues.

Coordinated by Peter Frechette and Jim Carroll of Fields of Vision, the documentary also includes extensive interviews with league officials, players, managers, fans and over 60 current Major Leaguers who played on the Cape, mostly interviewed during spring training.

For most folks on Cape Cod, WGBH can be found at Channel 2 on the dial.

Cheer on the Celtics

The Barnstable Recreation Division is happy to be offering a trip to Barnstable Recreation basketball participants in grades 4-7 to see the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden in Boston at 1 p.m. Dec. 19. The cost will be $80.00 per person, and includes tickets, transportation to and from the game, staff, 15 percent off merchandise at the Pro Shop, and our name will also appear on the Jumbotron during the game. All registrants must be Barnstable Recreation Basketball participants or HYCC members. The 4th–7th graders may be chaperoned by their coach and full-time recreation staff, but parents and immediate family members are also welcome. All siblings not enrolled in our program or who are HYCC members must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 18 years of age or older. Register at the Recreation Office located at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on or before Nov 19. Space is limited so don’t hesitate. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The maximum number of participants is 48. In the event of a cancelled trip, full refunds will be given. For more information call the Recreation Office at 508-790-6345. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. and return to the HYCC at approximately 5 p.m. for pick-up.

Hockey league seeks skaters

Hockey players are sought for an adult over-40 no-check league set to play from the end of Oct. through April, 2011 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane in Hyannis. Games will take place every Sunday between six teams. For more information contact Scott Wiinikainen at 508-790-6345, ext. 27

Register now for the 2011 Hyannis Marathon

The 2011 Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Marathon Team Relay registration has officially opened. The 2011 race on Feb. 27 will feature a new course design. The crossover at Craigville Beach Road and Centerville is being eliminated, and the "Start" is being moved up to allow a much easier access. Also included will be a scenic run down Bumps River Road and by a cranberry bog, as well as through some quintessential Cape Cod neighborhoods. There is a registration cap on all four races, and each has sold out long before race weekend the past five years. Visit www.baevents.com for more information and to register.

Buy a Brick for the Harbor Hawks

In commemoration of the biggest set of capital improvements to McKeon Park in its history, the Hyannis Athletic Association is offering supporters a chance to share in the excitement by ordering a special brick that will become part of a new brick pavilion adjacent to the new press box. Funds raised from the sale of bricks will allow for further improvements to the field. Bricks can be ordered online at www.hyannisharborhawks.org.

HYCC ice rentals

Hyannis Youth and Community Center has limited ice available to rent for pickup hockey, birthday parties, etc. For more information contact George Noonan, rink manager, at (508) 790-6345 or at george.noonan@town.barnstable.ma.us.

Lace up those running shoes

Join the folks from Hanlon’s Shoes every Friday at 5:30 p.m. year round, rain or shine, for a five-mile run. Call Kevin Petrovek at Hanlon’s, 508-775-8877 for more information.

Become a real Road Runner

The Hyannis Road Runners meet every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. from April through November on the track at Barnstable High School, West Main Street in Hyannis. The program is open to walkers, joggers, runners and competitive runners of all ages. For more information call Paul Fendler at 508-775-7097 or contact him via e-mail at maxwell02601@yahoo.com.

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